John Wayne Gacy

Thousands of people criss-cross the Des Plaines River every day as part of their daily commute, likely giving it little thought. The river has been an essential part of the Chicago area for centuries, serving as the lifeblood for Native Americans and an important early transportation route. It also has been the source of widespread, damaging flooding and the target of jokes about its nasty appearance and smell. In recent years, the river has anchored a network of protected forest land that provides a respite from the bustle of metropolitan life. Some facts: •The Des Plaines River begins in the farmland of Racine County, Wis. It is 133 miles long, meandering its way through...

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